In this episode of the Microscopic Odyssey, we are diving into the brilliant strategy (and geometry) Lacrymaria olor uses to catch its prey.
How Does This Predator Capture Prey?
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August 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
In this episode of the Microscopic Odyssey, we are diving into the brilliant strategy (and geometry) Lacrymaria olor uses to catch its prey.
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If there is only one short film you see this week, it should be this one: A Body Called Life.
Thank you, @jamesweiss.bsky.social and Spencer MacDonald. 💛
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#shortfilm #documentary #fiction #microscopy #science #biology #nature
Thank you, @jamesweiss.bsky.social and Spencer MacDonald. 💛
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#shortfilm #documentary #fiction #microscopy #science #biology #nature
A Body Called Life
Docu-fiction | 15 min | 2024 Synopsis: A self-isolated young human known as "James" delves into the hidden world of microscopic organisms, forging a…
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March 12, 2025 at 8:51 PM
If there is only one short film you see this week, it should be this one: A Body Called Life.
Thank you, @jamesweiss.bsky.social and Spencer MacDonald. 💛
vimeo.com/1048869506
#shortfilm #documentary #fiction #microscopy #science #biology #nature
Thank you, @jamesweiss.bsky.social and Spencer MacDonald. 💛
vimeo.com/1048869506
#shortfilm #documentary #fiction #microscopy #science #biology #nature
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Can you see all the gregarines inside this poor polychaete? Please tag someone you know who can help me identify them.
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